Alajuela
Costa Rica
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Local Highlights
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Sun Oct 18
28°C
/ 83°F
Low: 18°C
/ 64°F
Mon Oct 19
26°C
/ 78°F
Low: 17°C
/ 63°F
Tue Oct 20
27°C
/ 81°F
Low: 17°C
/ 62°F
📊 Core Metrics
Adjusted ⓘ
Rent (1BD)
$740
Per Month (USD)
Safety Score
6.5
Moderate
Fixed Internet
85
Broadband (Mbps)
ℹ️ Data Accuracy & Sources
Rent: Sourced from live listings (Zyla Labs), government databases (HUD/CMHC), or regional economic models.
Safety & Internet: Sourced from open data initiatives including the Measurement Lab (M-Lab) and public government/NGO safety indices.
Note: Prices and metrics are estimates only and may vary by specific neighborhood or provider.
🌍 Demographics
- Population47,494
- Region
- ClimateTropical Savanna (Warm Year-Round / Distinct Wet and Dry Seasons)
- Elevation954 m
💰 Cost of Living Breakdown
Housing & Utilities
- Basic Utilities for 85 m2 Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)79.36 USD
- Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)61.62 USD
- 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre740.09 USD
- 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre1381.51 USD
Transportation
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)0.74 USD
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)127.36 USD
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)1.79 USD
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff)1.59 USD
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)7.98 USD
- Gasoline (1 Liter)1.50 USD
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)21699.54 USD
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)27531.47 USD
- Cinema Ticket (International Release)8.23 USD
Food & Groceries
- Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant12.08 USD
- Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)43.92 USD
- Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)10.98 USD
- Domestic Draft Beer (0.5 Liter)2.96 USD
- Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle)0.99 USD
- Cappuccino (Regular Size)4.35 USD
- Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 0.33 Liter Bottle)2.49 USD
- Bottled Water (0.33 Liter)1.76 USD
- Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)2.37 USD
- Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf)1.09 USD
- White Rice (1 kg)2.18 USD
- Eggs (12, Large Size)3.50 USD
- Local Cheese (1 kg)10.69 USD
- Chicken Fillets (1 kg)10.42 USD
- Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg)14.02 USD
- Apples (1 kg)2.18 USD
- Bananas (1 kg)1.61 USD
- Oranges (1 kg)2.18 USD
- Tomatoes (1 kg)3.88 USD
- Potatoes (1 kg)2.18 USD
- Onions (1 kg)2.18 USD
- Lettuce (1 Head)0.99 USD
- Bottled Water (1.5 Liter)0.99 USD
- Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)20.22 USD
- Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle)1.41 USD
- Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)5.49 USD
Lifestyle & Entertainment
- Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child980.86 USD
- International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child17034.52 USD
- Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)71.51 USD
- Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)128.79 USD
- Men's Leather Business Shoes72.47 USD
Other
- Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)30.29 USD
- Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)55.80 USD
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)2097.99 USD
- Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)$0.02